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Overview |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
| Location | San Marcos, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,655 | 144 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Private 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | palomar.edu | ipsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,288 | $7,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,584 | $7,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $22,338 | $9,513 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,476 | $21,498 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,896 | $1,388 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 50% |
Admission |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | |||
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Academics |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,000 | $16,286 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $72 | $168 |
Diversity |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 40% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 9% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | - | ||
Campus |
Palomar College | IPSB College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Palomar College is larger than than IPSB College based on total student enrollment (17,655 students vs. 144 students)
Palomar College vs. IPSB College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Palomar College or IPSB College?
- International Professional School of Bodywork is 460.6% more expensive to attend than Palomar College for in-state tuition ($7,220.00 vs. $1,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.6% higher at Palomar College than International Professional School of Bodywork ($10,584.00 vs. $7,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Palomar College than IPSB College ($8,476 vs. $21,498)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Professional School of Bodywork are 134.8% lower than costs at Palomar College ($9,513 vs. $22,338)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Palomar College than International Professional School of Bodywork (80% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Palomar College students is 324.8% larger than aid received International Professional School of Bodywork ($5,896 vs. $1,388)
Which college is harder to get into, Palomar College or IPSB College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IPSB College or Palomar College .
Palomar College vs. IPSB College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Palomar College or IPSB College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between IPSB College and Palomar College.
- Palomar College students graduate with a $9,286 lower median federal student loan debt than IPSB College graduates. ($7,000 vs. $16,286)
- Palomar College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than IPSB College graduates. ($72 vs. $168)
- More IPSB College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Palomar College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/